08/18/17 Adam Hawley - Smooth Jazz Guitarist
It has been an exciting past year for Guitarist Adam Hawley, who\u2019s debut record \u201cJust The Beginning\u201d was released on March 18. All three of Adam\u2019s singles have topped the charts to become #1 hits and the first, \u201c35th St. ft Eric Darius\u201d had the longest run at #1 on Billboard in 2016.
And, Adam has been named both Smooth Jazz News and JazzTrax Debut Artist of the Year.
Adam signed with Kalimba Music (founded by Maurice White of Earth, Wind, & Fire) in August 2015. His first offering on the Kalimba label features Darius along with Euge Groove, Brian Culbertson, Gerald Albright, and Michael Lington.
Tour Dates Include:
\u2022Seabreeze Jazz Fest
\u2022Catalina Jazz Fest
\u2022Berks Jazz Fest
\u2022Jazz Fest West
\u2022Java Jazz
\u2022Cancun Jazz Fest
\u2022Newport Beach Jazz Fest
\u2022Dave Koz Cruise
\u2022Mallorca Jazz Fest
\u2022Napa Valley Jazz Getaway
\u2022Jazz on the Vine
\u2022KSBR Bash
\u2022Houston, San Antonio, Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, Mobile, Pensacola, Bay Area, & Many More
Adam is also known as a prolific sideman, appearing with a who\u2019s who list of artists in a wide variety of genres. Credits include Dave Koz, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Culbertson, Natalie Cole, Gerald Albright, Dave Koz and Friends Cruise, and American Idol to name just a few.
He holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Southern California and currently teaches at Musician\u2019s Institute, Chaffey College, and Saddleback College.